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Creating value by investing in technology and capability  once and using many times.
We draw upon the technological advances of aero products and directly apply them to the marine and energy product range, reducing risk and cost and creating additional value.


Creating value [180k]

Core strength

The Group’s core technology and capability is centred on the gas turbine.

Technology

There are structured technology programmes stretching as far ahead as 20 years. Our policy is to invest in R&D once and use many times for the benefit of the businesses.


Growing installed base units. 1993 27,000. 2003 54,000



Growing after market sales £m. 1993 1,288. 2003 2,848
- Low NOx combustors
- 3D compressor designs
- Advanced crystal blades
- New high temperature alloys
- Wide chord swept fan
- High temperature materials
- Computational fluid dynamics

- Advanced diagnostics
- Low noise intakes
- Electrical systems
- Supply chain management
- Manufacturing processes
- Common gas turbine covers

Products

Competitive and broad product ranges in each business, using shared technology, ensures greater reliability and cost-efficiency.

Services

In each market sector we provide high-technology solutions together with comprehensive customer service and care. We are ideally placed to provide these services which are increasingly attractive to customers and which deliver long-term value for shareholders.

Markets

Leading positions in four global markets.

Civil aerospace

Products

Broad engine range from business jets to airliners

Services

Aftermarket services:
TotalCare packages

Defence aerospace

Products

Broad engine range including combat, transport, trainer and helicopters

Services

Aftermarket services:
Mission Ready Management Solutions

Marine

Products

Integrated propulsion systems for commercial and naval markets

Services

Aftermarket services:
Long-Term Service Agreements

Energy

Products

Compressors, gas generator sets for power generation and gas applications

Services

Aftermarket services:
Long-Term Service Agreements